Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 72. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 pp. Hematite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Coral (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver crest is lengthy. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Rhogar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her gray fur is thinning but still full. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She tends to her Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'10". She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. She has a very tight haircut. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Nella was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Aldous's homeland. Aldous decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 14000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He has styled his brass crest well, parting it to the left. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.